Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSite of bole 1400m west of Harewood Grange

Site of bole 1400m west of Harewood Grange

England
List entry 1020297
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Site of Bole 1400m west of Harewood Grange is a post-medieval industrial monument located in Derbyshire. A bole is a traditional open-air furnace used for the smelting of lead ore, and this example represents the widespread extractive industries that characterised the Derbyshire lead mining landscape from the medieval period through the early modern era. The site's survival as an archaeological feature provides evidence of the methods and scale of metalworking activity in this region during a period of significant economic importance to the Peak District.

Site of bole 1400m west of Harewood Grange is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020297. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Site of bole 1400m west of Harewood Grange?

The Site of Bole 1400m west of Harewood Grange is a post-medieval industrial monument located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020297.

Who is responsible for protecting Site of bole 1400m west of Harewood Grange?

Site of bole 1400m west of Harewood Grange is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1020297.

What other scheduled monuments are near Site of bole 1400m west of Harewood Grange?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lumsdale Mills and associated water management features (7.4 km), Old Millclose engine house and associated features, 570m south west of Cowley Hall (7.4 km), Moated site and fishponds 300m north east of Snitterton Hall (7.8 km).

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